Stephen A. Smith criticizes Enes Kanter over WNBA controversy

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Stephen A. Smith criticizes Enes Kanter over WNBA controversy
Summary

Enes Kanter was escorted from the Chicago Sky game on Sunday after a confrontation with guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter had attended the game wearing a controversial shirt and got into a verbal argument with Cloud. In response, Stephen A. Smith condemned Kanter's actions as classless for involving WNBA players in his transgender athlete debate. Smith stated that the players should not have to deal with the fallout of such controversies. The Chicago Sky announced Kanter is banned from their home games following the incident, which has escalated beyond Kanter's initial intention to highlight his desire to enter the WNBA Draft.

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  • Enes Kanter was escorted from the Sky game for arguing with Natasha Cloud.
  • Kanter wore a shirt stating 'WOMAN noun. adult human female.'
  • Stephen A. Smith criticized Kanter for involving WNBA players in the debate.
  • Kanter disputes claims that he instigated the confrontation.
  • The Sky have banned Kanter from home games following the incident.
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  • 2:58 AMYahoo Sports‘They Don’t Deserve To Be Agitated’ — Stephen A. Smith Rips ‘Classless’ Enes Kanter for Dragging WNBA Players Into Trans Stunt
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The aftermath of Sunday’s viral confrontation between Enes Kanter and Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud is still unfolding. Kanter was sitting courtside at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena when he got into a verbal spat with the veteran guard, drawing strong reactions from around the WNBA.

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